Framing for Privacy

This weekend I snapped this photo of my daughter and her friend through the window. I could have easily kept the window panes out but I left them in.  Why? 

I didn't give it much thought at the time but in retrospect, I think it's my attempt to convey that I am not a part of their moment.

As I sit here studying this photo, I realized that I frequently do this.  I zoom out the lens and then frame the photo with something between myself and the subject....my way of giving the subjects their "space". 

I'm not sure that any of these are great executions of the theory but it's interesting to realize that I've subconsciously been doing this.  I definitely love capturing authentic interactions, which is easier to do when people aren't aware of you taking photos.  A while ago my brother suggested that I could be a paparazzi.  I was taken aback by his suggestion but I guess I can see how he got the idea.